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The Heat is On: How to Stay Cool and Spurn the Burn
June 30, 2021When the sun comes out to play, many of us make plans to do the same. The summer months bring the promise of backyard barbecues, pick-up games in the park and wasting away lazy afternoons in the water. This year’s summer season feels extra special as COVID-19 vaccines have paved a way for us to once again gather together safely. Summer also brings the heat –…
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Southern Tennessee Regional Health System Pulaski is Healthgrades Five-Star Recipient For COPD
June 16, 2021Southern Tennessee Regional Health System - Pulaski is 5-star rated for COPD outcomes according to new research released by Healthgrades, the leading resource that connects consumers, physicians and health systems. Every year, Healthgrades evaluates hospital performance at nearly 4,500 hospitals nationwide for 32 of the most common inpatient procedures and…
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Hospital Names 2021 Mercy Award Winner
June 09, 2021Southern Tennessee Regional Health System Pulaski recently announced that Jessica Smith has been recognized as the hospital’s 2021 Mercy Award winner. The Mercy Award recognizes one employee from each of LifePoint Health’s hospitals who profoundly touches the lives of others and best represents the spirit and values on which the company was founded. The Mercy…
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Your Health Now: 4 Simple Ways Men Can Take Control of Their Health Today
June 08, 2021There is a long-standing perception that women tend to focus on their health more than men do. Unfortunately, it’s a perception that rings all too true. A survey cited in a 2019 article from AARP found that only half of the men surveyed get regular check-ups and 72 percent preferred household chores over going to the doctor. While it’s true that women are more…
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Your Health Means Everything: Taking Care of Yourself in a Post-Pandemic World
April 08, 2021Life has changed in ways both big and small over the last year. Plans were suspended and priorities shifted as we cautiously made our way through a situation that we had never experienced, much less imagined would happen. As we get closer than ever to putting the COVID-19 pandemic behind us – thanks to wider vaccine distribution and safe practices to slow the spread…
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NEW PEDIATRICIAN JOINS HOSPITAL STAFF
March 12, 2021Southern Tennessee Regional Health System Pulaski officials announce the addition of Dr. William (Bill) See to the hospital medical staff. Dr. See specializes in pediatrics and will see patients at First Choice Health in Pulaski. “We are pleased to have Dr. See joining our staff,” said hospital CEO, Jim Edmondson. “He has a dynamic…
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James Cosby, Covid Survivor, Leaves Hospital with Help from his Friends
March 12, 2021James Allen Cosby spent 46 days in our hospital fighting for his life. Last week, he walked out of our hospital under his own power. This is his remarkable story.
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Hospital Nurse Leaders Receive State Honors
March 03, 2021Southern Tennessee Regional Health System Pulaski officials announce recognition of two of its nurse leaders, Christy Kemp and Tammy Wall as two of the recipients of the 40 Under 40 Recognition Program.The Tennessee Nurse Association partnered with the Tennessee Action Coalition, and the Tennessee Hospital Association To sponsor the 40 Under 40 Recognition Program. …
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Is it a sign?
February 22, 2021Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), equating to approximately one in four male deaths and one in five female deaths. One of the ways to help change that statistic is by staying on top of the warning signs of heart disease so that it can be caught early. So, what are…
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Know Your Numbers
January 29, 2021One step in taking an active role in your health to help ensure a healthy life is by knowing specific numbers that play an important role for your heart: Blood pressureIs your blood pressure at normal levels? One in three U.S. adults has high blood pressure, which can lead to heart disease. Normal range for blood pressure should be below 120/80. If your numbers are at…
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Getting a Jump Start on Being Heart Smart
December 25, 2020If the classic shape of a heart pops into your mind when you think of February, you’re not alone. With Valentine’s Day falling at the exact mid-point of the month, stores are filled with heart-shaped cards, candy and more to celebrate the annual holiday of love. But there’s another reason that hearts should be on your mind right now. Each February we…
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Brighter Days Ahead: Celebrate the New Year with a Healthy Start
December 22, 2020A new year is always an opportunity for a fresh start. A new beginning. That’s one of the big reasons so many of us set New Year’s resolutions. Turning the page on the calendar gives us a chance to turn the page on unhealthy habits, resolve to be better, healthier versions of ourselves and look to the future with hope for what’s to come. As we look…
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Keeping the Happy in Your Holiday: Making the Most of This Year’s Challenging Season
December 04, 2020With its myriad joyful and time-honored traditions, the holiday season is a cherished time of the year for many. Unfortunately, it can also be a stressful and emotionally trying time, especially for those juggling numerous obligations or coping with the loss of a loved one. And as COVID-19 cases continue to rise in our community and across the country, we are finding…
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Celebrating Safely: How to keep you, your family and your community healthy this holiday season
November 06, 2020The final two months of the year are traditionally filled with a number of opportunities to celebrate with family, friends and co-workers. Of course, 2020 has been anything but a traditional year, thanks in no small part to the ongoing pandemic. As we continue to fight COVID-19 and work to slow the spread in our community, it’s a good idea to take a moment and…
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Celebrating Safely: How to keep you, your family and your community healthy this holiday season
November 06, 2020The final two months of the year are traditionally filled with a number of opportunities to celebrate with family, friends and co-workers. Of course, 2020 has been anything but a traditional year, thanks in no small part to the ongoing pandemic. As we continue to fight COVID-19 and work to slow the spread in our community, it’s a good idea to take a moment and…
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Blood Donation: How You Can Aid in the COVID-19 Fight and Make Your Community Healthier
October 30, 2020Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood – but only about 10 percent of those who are eligible to give actually make a blood donation each year. Donated blood is a necessary part of helping patients cope with a wide variety of conditions, including burns, trauma, heart surgery, cancer, organ transplants and more. A one-time blood donation can save the…
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Give Yourself the Gift of Good Health
October 19, 2020As we enter the final months of what has certainly been an unprecedented year, health and well-being has perhaps never been more at the forefront of our thoughts. The ongoing pandemic has shown us that it continues to be imperative for us to make our physical health a priority. Preventive care is a key factor in maintaining your overall health. Annual well visits and…
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Give Yourself the Gift of Good Health
October 19, 2020As we enter the final months of what has certainly been an unprecedented year, health and well-being has perhaps never been more at the forefront of our thoughts. The ongoing pandemic has shown us that it continues to be imperative for us to make our physical health a priority. Preventive care is a key factor in maintaining your overall health. Annual well visits and…
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STRHS Pulaski Ranks Third in the Nation as Best Places to Work in Healthcare by Modern Healthcare
October 12, 2020Southern Tennessee Regional Health System Pulaski (STRHS Pulaski) has placed third in the nation by Modern Healthcare as one of the 2020 Best Places to Work in Healthcare. The announcement was made last week during the virtual Modern Healthcare Best Places to Work awards gala. “When we were notified earlier this year that for the 4th year in a row, we had made…
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An Hour That Could Impact a Lifetime
September 22, 2020Our daily schedules can be tough to juggle. Especially when there is that “one more thing” to try and fit in. Especially now, when we have a new set of COVID-19-related challenges to navigate, like video work calls, shifting school schedules and more. But if you’re a woman age 40 or older, there’s one extra thing you should make time for – an…
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